Both a biopic of a complicated man and an exploration of the gathering forces that converged to shape a new American cuisine and create the cult of "celebrity chef"... A consummate hedonist, Jeremiah Tower's career spans the riotous sexual revolution of the 70's to the high rolling "greed-is-good" spirit of the '80s. Key interviews with celebrities & celebrity chefs cement Tower's influence on today's food culture and reveal how he transformed the restaurant industry and in the process changed the way we eat.
The film tells the story of young Sara who, after the sudden death of her father, gives up her future as a jazz pianist in New York to face her family's past as an organic livestock farmer in the Pyrenees. An exotic mix of music, rural surroundings and family ties that create a story about the strength of going back to your roots.
After a child of divorce is sent to a private Catholic school by his devout mother, his faith and morality are tested when he falls in love with a girl who requires him to commit sacrilegious acts to further their relationship.
An unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, the influential and controversial climber, base jumper and highline walker, who achieves jaw-dropping feats while battling his inner demons.